Reg Vascular Ultrasound Tech TRI Vascular Buffalo Main St
Location: Buffalo, NY, United States
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Job Description
Facility: Trinity Vascular Buffalo Main St
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000
Bargaining Unit: Trinity Medical
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Days
Hours:
Weekdays only, Monday to Friday 4 days/week, 10 hours/day / 7:00AM-5:00PM
Summary:
The Vascular Ultrasound Technologist performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the application of non-ionizing high frequency ultrasound waves.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
- AAS degree required, BS in Medical Diagnostic Sonography preferred
- BLS recommended
- ARDMS RVT certification or registry eligible. Must have current certification for ARDMS RVT within one year of hire
EXPERIENCE
- One (1) year working experience as Ultrasound Staff Technologist or one (1) year clinical experience as a graduate of an accredited Ultrasonography program that includes a clinical internship
- Within three (3) months of hire, employee should be able to perform examinations in an acceptable manner
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- Good judgment
- Analytical ability
- Ability to interpret data and draw conclusions
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Work requires precision in recording and preparing data, recognizing that errors may have serious consequences for patients
- Must pay strict attention to detail and maintain alertness to detect evidence of irregularities in images as well as equipment malfunctions. These must be communicated to a Supervisor and a call must be placed for maintenance
- Must be organized in maintaining workflow
- Must possess patience and maturity in dealing with patients and families as well as medical staff and other practice personnel
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Required to travel to other TM affiliated locations
- Must be able to transport equipment from area to area within the practice
- Must be capable of transporting equipment to the patient bedside. Exposure to infectious disease process
- May be exposed to infectious disease processes
ENVIRONMENT
- Intermittent exposure to a few unpleasant physical conditions
- Frequently required to work in rooms with low-level lighting or inappropriate lighting
- Subjected to variations in temperature secondary to excess heat generated by ultrasound machines
- Exposure to patients who may be confused or combative
VACCINE REQUIREMENTS
- Effective January 1st 2022, you must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of your vaccination status as part of your new employee pre-boarding. Exceptions to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement may be granted for medical reasons.
